Economy LocalEconomy Localen096ADAA6-E06B-44A3-AA6E-8455582DCE44https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/qatar-chamber-organizes-e-ata-carnet-training-for-saudi-zatcaDoha, October 10 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber, in coordination with the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, organized a two-day training program on the Electronic ATA Carnet (e-ATA Carnet) via videoconference, with the participation of more than 70 trainees from the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:55 Z0156CECC-5191-4384-A186-85743712C30Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/visit-qatar-concludes-garden-souq-in-singapore-welcoming-more-than-1700-visitorsSingapore, October 09 (QNA) - Visit Qatar has successfully concluded "The Garden Souq by Visit Qatar", which was held at Raffles Hotel Singapore from 7 to 9 October, during race week in Singapore, welcoming more than 1700 visitors.Fri, 9 Oct 2026 23:23:40 Z7462B6EC-268C-4876-BC9B-65AABA3596DAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qatar-central-bank-foreign-exchange-reserves-rise-046-percentDoha, October 08 (QNA) - Qatar's international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose 0.46 percent year-on-year in September to QAR 262.279 billion, compared with QAR 261.061 billion in the same month of 2025, according to data released by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Thursday.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 20:39:34 ZC0A7122D-574B-472F-ACDB-5E172B95E9AEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/visit-qatar-receives-gcc-award-for-workforce-nationalizationManama, October 08 (QNA) - Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognizing Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalization, in recognition of its strategic commitment to empowering national talent in the tourism sector.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 19:53:42 ZA798E267-8759-4FB7-A237-F2CDEAE4C5A5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/financial-analyst-to-qna-qatar-stocks-trading-cautiously-ahead-of-earnings-seasonDoha, October 08 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week's trading down 2.03 percent, losing 186.630 points compared with the end of the previous week to settle at 9,005 points, under pressure from six sectors.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 16:22:09 Z6EA131F6-121B-4898-913B-229A1FEC6C2Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qnb-group-net-profit-rises-4-percent-in-first-nine-months-of-2026Doha, October 08 (QNA) - The net profit of the QNB Group for the first nine months of 2026 increased by 4 percent to reach QAR 13.3 billion in comparison to QAR 12.8 billion for the same period of the previous year.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 15:51:05 Z2A41F06A-0C7F-454C-B480-B15D321D0E49https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qatar-stock-exchange-closes-lowerDoha, October 08 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange index fell by 203.92 points (2.21 percent) during today's trading, closing at 9,005.61 points.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:57:37 Z055D96C8-CD04-41E2-9F03-3319BF783708https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qatar-real-estate-trading-volume-tops-qr508-million-in-one-weekDoha, October 08 (QNA) - Qatar's real estate trading volume exceeded QR508 million during the week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, according to the weekly bulletin issued by the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 11:21:25 ZBFAEF1A7-6C8D-429C-82F7-842856DC4CB0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qse-index-opens-027-lowerDoha, October 08 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index opened Thursday's trading session down 24.94 points, or 0.27%, at 9,184, weighed down by broad-based declines across all sectors.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 11:10:50 Z2D09E8DC-0E32-4F49-93C7-D85E622E29D6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/gold-price-in-qatar-falls-012-this-weekDoha, October 08 (QNA) - The price of gold in Qatar edged 0.12% lower this week to $4,138.57440 an ounce on Thursday.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:57:39 ZFAD919D4-7469-4F76-8662-B87956BCCC81https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qatarenergy-wins-seven-brazil-offshore-exploration-licensesDoha, October 08 (QNA) - QatarEnergy, in a consortium with Petrobras, won seven exploration blocks in the 6th Concession Open Acreage Bid Round organized by Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP).Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:30:01 Z4EAFEF54-04CF-4BD6-9C41-42E2214E4968https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qatar-chamber-wsif-sign-agreement-to-enhance-cooperationDoha, October 07 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber and the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund (WSIF) signed Wednesday a document outlining executive mechanisms and cooperation procedures between the two entities.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 18:17:54 Z8A8A0DD7-E272-447C-B1DD-582FEFEE31FEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/dukhan-bank-profits-rise-01Doha, October 07 (QNA) - Dukhan Bank net profit rose by 0.1 percent during the first nine months of 2026, reaching QR 1.192 billion, compared to QR 1.191 billion during the same period of 2025.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 18:04:12 Z45AA2571-2118-429A-8525-D49818730063https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/cra-highlights-key-outcomes-of-ict-competition-framework-review-and-updateDoha, October 07 (QNA) - The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) hosted a workshop to highlight the key developments and outcomes achieved under the current 2024-2026 cycle of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Competition Framework Review and Update, launched by CRA in October 2024.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 18:02:40 Z7EF7891E-8F2E-4869-939F-5A7418A1620Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/ashghal-reawards-delayed-infrastructure-projects-to-new-contractorsDoha, October 07 (QNA) - The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced the re-awarding of delayed infrastructure projects, with the remaining eight projects re-awarded to new contractors, in preparation for the resumption of work.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 16:47:40 ZC36E84C7-62F9-431D-9C04-899E77612F20https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/ofn-signs-dark-fibre-agreement-with-iq-networks-to-advance-iraq-transit-corridor-fig-landing-partnership-with-itpcDoha, October 07 (QNA) - OFN, Ooredoo Group's international connectivity arm, and iQ Networks, a leading Iraqi fibre-optic infrastructure provider, have signed an agreement to purchase multiple dark fibre pairs for transit connectivity across Iraq.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 16:40:12 Z75264AEE-7062-489B-A84C-6D29296D711Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qatar-chamber-iraq-chamber-federation-sign-mou-to-establish-joint-business-councilDoha, October 07 (QNA) - The Qatar Chamber (QC) and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce (FCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Qatar-Iraq Joint Business Council.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 15:31:05 ZBA556E6D-15F9-487D-BD95-7CFEAB12DCDEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qatar-society-of-engineers-to-organize-2026-conference-on-3d-printing-and-smart-manufacturingDoha, October 07 (QNA) - The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) will organize the 2026 Conference on 3D Printing and Smart Manufacturing on Nov. 8, as part of its efforts to promote knowledge of modern technologies and support the transition toward more efficient, innovative, and sustainable manufacturing systems.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 15:19:03 ZCCC3232A-FDFF-476A-B11D-8C5665108242https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qatar-index-closes-054-lowerDoha, October 07 (QNA) - Qatar's stock market index closed lower on Wednesday, falling 49.77 points, or 0.54%, to 9,209.53.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 15:13:08 Z6DAF2D42-512D-4EF5-AF90-5FE9541B60EAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qatar-participates-in-gcc-ministerial-meetings-made-in-gcc-2026-openingManama, October 07 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the 71st meeting of the GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee, the 57th meeting of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee, and the 12th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held Tuesday in Manama.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 13:05:00 ZE75813B2-1F16-4E5E-82A4-47B70BF638AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/ooredoo-qatar-signs-strategic-agreement-with-mckinsey-amp-companyDoha, October 07 (QNA) - Ooredoo Qatar, a subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, has signed a strategic agreement with McKinsey & Company to support the next phase of its transformation, with a focus on digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:18:52 Z282564B1-67FC-4C63-8F0E-8E6DBDC00660https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, October 07 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose 0.04% at the opening of Wednesday's trading session, gaining 3.75 points from the previous session's close to reach 9,263 points, supported by gains across three sectors.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:31:28 Z4568187D-DFCC-4FED-A008-D669E9BF9CFDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qatar-central-bank-issues-instructions-to-enhance-access-to-financial-services-for-customers-with-disabilities-and-the-elderlyDoha, October 07 (QNA) - Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued new instructions for insurance companies, exchange houses and financing companies to enhance access to financial services for persons with disabilities and the elderly, reinforcing its efforts to advance financial inclusion across Qatar.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:43:02 Z66BD6CB5-A6EE-4829-BF2F-F359A64D4A2Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/qatar-tourism-hosts-2nd-session-of-taste-of-qatar-programDoha, October 06 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism hosted the second session of its "Taste of Qatar: Spotlight on Qatari Entrepreneurs" program.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 23:09:09 Z4258AF44-AC7A-478C-8613-06B48777BEE5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/qatar-participates-in-15th-consultative-meeting-of-gcc-ministers-of-commerce-and-industryManama, October 06 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the 15th Consultative Meeting of Their Excellencies the GCC Ministers of Commerce and Industry and the Presidents of GCC Federations and Chambers of Commerce and Industry.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 22:37:27 ZBBAEF74F-E87C-4F87-867B-D5FD017BECADhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/under-the-patronage-of-the-prime-ministerqatar-boat-show-to-launch-nov-4Doha, October 6 (QNA) - Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani the Organising Committee of the Qatar Boat Show announced that the third edition of the exhibition will be held from Nov. 4 to 7, 2026.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 20:28:45 ZE93831FE-2AC7-422C-8A71-326B169E9983https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/qatar-duty-free-wins-airport-retailer-of-the-year-for-fourth-consecutive-yearDoha, October 06 (QNA) - Qatar Duty Free (QDF) won the "Airport Retailer of the Year" award for the fourth consecutive year at the 2026 Frontier Awards ceremony in Cannes, France.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 17:12:18 Z6AE3E8DC-653E-4714-8C08-22D52815ECE6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/edaa-alrayan-bank-sign-cooperation-agreement-to-issue-national-investor-number-electronicallyDoha, October 06 (QNA) - Qatar Central Securities Depository (Edaa) signed a cooperation agreement with AlRayan Bank, making it the first bank in Qatar to enable its customers to apply for a National Investor Number and update shareholder details with Edaa directly through the bank, using an electronic system dedicated to this service.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:10:40 Z9856F595-E458-4120-A7F2-0FC00C3462B6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, October 06 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed Tuesday's trading session down by 25.75 points, or 0.28 percent, at 9,259.30 points.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:18:29 Z22E4847E-C6F2-4635-9CCE-AC64083F4679https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/third-environmental-social-and-governance-conference-convenes-in-dohaDoha, October 06 (QNA) - The Third Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Conference kicked off in Doha on Tuesday.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:13:27 Z2AE11643-F9EE-4092-932F-2B761E7278B4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/qatar-welcomes-2614-million-visitors-in-first-nine-months-of-2026Doha, October 06 (QNA) - The State of Qatar welcomed 2.614 million visitors through its land, air and sea entry points during the first nine months of 2026.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:43:37 Z65E15E31-C645-441E-871B-12CF55B7F072https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/qse-index-opens-lowerDoha, October 06 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index opened Tuesday's trading session down 1.70 points, or 0.02%, to 9,283 points, weighed by losses across two sectors.Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:50:40 ZF2DC69C4-A11B-4CCB-AB71-3AB180EA31E0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/visit-qatar-showcases-qatari-culture-during-singapore-race-weekDoha, October 05 (QNA) - Visit Qatar is hosting the "The Garden Souq" event in Singapore from October 7 to 9, offering visitors an authentic experience of Qatari culture, local cuisine, and traditional handicrafts alongside Singapore Race Week.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 22:27:53 Z3AB8FBCB-F6C1-41A7-84F6-7CD2A938F9EFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/gcc-chambers-federation-discusses-ways-to-achieve-economic-integrationManama, October 05 (QNA) - The Board of Directors of the Federation of GCC Chambers held its 69th meeting on Monday in Manama, Bahrain, chaired by HE Chairman of the Federation and Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani, with the participation of chairpersons of federations and chambers of commerce and industry from GCC states.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 22:01:35 ZA769F414-3C45-4503-BF57-78599556BCD4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qatar-tourism-announces-shortlist-for-4th-qatar-tourism-awardsDoha, October 05 (QNA) - The Qatar Tourism Awards, organised in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), has announced the shortlist of nominees for its fourth edition, with public voting now open.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:58:42 ZC06AA946-F493-47AC-B0F7-5252EBC0349Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qatari-saudi-workshop-aims-to-empower-smes-in-collaboration-with-qdbDoha, October 05 (QNA) - As part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and support the readiness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to address challenges in the evolving regional and global operating environment, the Qatar Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Saudi Arabia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), held a webinar entitled "Empowering SMEs to Adapt to Regional Changes".Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:17:10 Z8397F195-04EB-4FC9-BC93-78AEA637D192https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qatar-unctad-to-host-ninth-world-investment-forum-on-october-25Doha, October 05 (QNA) - Doha is set to host the ninth edition of the World Investment Forum, organized in partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), from October 25 to 27 under the theme Investing in the Future.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 18:02:45 Z8ABCA214-9BFB-4562-ADD4-054A55EE4071https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qatar-stock-exchange-index-closes-higherDoha, October 05 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange Index closed higher on Monday, up 99.62 points, or 1.08 percent, to 9,285.05.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 15:39:51 ZD689C663-9692-4AEA-9005-0D4C1F0398B3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/eshailsat-showcases-sovereign-capabilities-at-cabsat-2026Doha, October 05 (QNA) - Es'hailSat - the Qatar Satellite Company, is exhibiting at the annual CABSAT SATExpo exhibition in Dubai the premier platform for the communications, broadcast, and satellite technology industry.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:36:21 Z5F8E79D2-2DA4-4053-9F3F-ABA795ABB575https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qse-index-gains-046-in-early-monday-tradingDoha, October 05 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index extended its gains in early trading Monday, rising 0.46%, or 42.23 points, from the previous session’s close to reach 9,227 points.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 11:15:40 Z0B466BE9-EF8A-40A7-8FDB-11B86925E811https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qcb-and-euroclear-to-enhance-global-investors-access-to-qatars-government-debt-marketDoha, October 05 (QNA) - Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Euroclear on Monday announced their collaboration to establish a new international settlement link, making Qatari government bonds and sukuk Euroclearable, opening the domestic debt market to a broader global investor base. International investors will now benefit from secure, streamlined access to the domestic market through Euroclear's trusted infrastructure, while issuers gain access to a broader and more diversified pool of capital.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:24:53 Z27A18FDF-DD93-4385-B57C-664CA44A32EBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/22nd-edition-of-doha-jewellery-watches-exhibition-concludesDoha, October 04 (QNA) - The 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), following a six-day run that welcomed more than 34,000 visitors.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 22:16:54 Z5F1BDFE0-344A-447C-AFD8-28664860424Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qba-marylands-secretary-of-commerce-discuss-investment-opportunitiesDoha, October 04 (QNA) - The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) discussed investment opportunities and partnership prospects between the private sectors of both countries with HE Secretary of Commerce for the US state of Maryland Harry Coker Jr., and his accompanying delegation, who is visiting the country.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 20:42:22 Z85DD8DC3-6D65-44A0-A4C2-C425E57DB4B7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/aqarat-real-estate-sales-value-drops-in-40th-weekDoha, October 04 (QNA) - The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) announced that some real estate market indicators in the State of Qatar declined during the past week.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 17:58:42 Z1C1ABC7B-86E9-4D5E-A294-AF247EFEF633https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qai-meeza-to-deliver-ai-infrastructure-servicesDoha, October 04 (QNA) - Qai, Qatar's artificial intelligence company, announced that it is deploying advanced GPU infrastructure with MEEZA, one of Qatar's leading providers of end-to-end managed IT services and data centre facilities.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 16:40:34 Z59120A8D-5242-42D5-B51C-F0CEA8CF6C1Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs-meets-secretary-of-commerce-of-us-state-of-marylandDoha, October 04 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met Sunday with HE Secretary of Commerce of the US State of Maryland, Harry Coker Jr., who is visiting the country.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 15:57:20 Z0B60C841-6C65-40E7-9FD0-A64713235F3Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qatar-stock-exchange-index-closes-lowerDoha, October 04 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange Index closed lower on Sunday, falling 6.81 points, or 0.07 percent, to 9,185.43.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 15:44:46 Z65172FF4-6050-4BA5-BDFA-7675FA7CB5C3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/vodafone-qatar-mowasalat-sign-mou-to-advance-digital-innovationDoha, October 04 (QNA) - Vodafone Qatar and Mowasalat (Karwa) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore future collaboration across connectivity, data and analytics, customer engagement and digital solutions.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 14:46:39 ZA3AF5B3D-D2BE-4915-9AD0-9275F5D5938Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qse-index-opens-018-lowerDoha, October 04 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index opened Sunday's trading session down 16.43 points, or 0.18%, to reach 9175 points, weighed by losses across four sectors.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 10:29:22 Z4D2D70C7-E6F8-41D5-8569-ECA7C6B43924https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/mekdam-holding-receives-ashghal-award-for-contract-worth-up-to-qr2625-millionDoha, October 04 (QNA) - Mekdam Holding Group said on Sunday that its subsidiary, Mekdam Technical Services W.L.L., has received a Letter of Award from Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) for a contract to provide and second specialized professional personnel to Ashghal's Designs Department, with a potential value of up to QR262.5 million.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 10:10:26 Z